"The bible is a collection of reliable historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. And they report supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophecies and claim that their writings are divine rather than human in origin." - Dr. Voddie Baucham
I have heard individuals who claim to be followers of Christ claim that much of what is in the bible is myth. That there are many roads to heaven. This is false teaching. If you ever hear someone teaching this, get as far away from them as you can. Things won't end well for them.
Jesus said that He is the only way to the Father (John 14:6). The gospel taught by Jesus and the Apostles is the only gospel that should be preached. The gospel (good news) is that our salvation lies in Christ alone through faith alone. We don't have to earn it. There aren't enough works in the world to do that. We don't have to buy it. There isn't enough money. It is a free gift (Romans 6:23).
When I was a young teenager, I went to a church that taught that men shouldn't have facial hair and that their hair should be a certain length in order to be a good Christian. But the bible teaches that there is freedom in Christ Jesus(John 8:34-36). Legalism has no place in the life of a believer. Obeying the teaching of the bible is not legalism. Making up rules that the bible doesn't teach, that the Apostles never even addressed, is legalism. Not allowing marriage, not allowing lipstick, hair being a certain length, not wearing certain kinds of clothing, etc...This is legalism.
There is only one gospel, only one way to salvation. Christ Jesus. In Him there is true freedom and real life.
God is AWESOME!
